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Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management

Pest Control, Lawn and Yard Work, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,

About us

Chem-Wise is a trusted, locally owned, full service pest control company offering convenient residential and commercial pest control throughout Chicagoland. We are experts in identifying Illinois pests, and using the safest, most effective methods to eliminate them.

Reviews

4.7148 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
72%
4
5%
3
3%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.8
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 148 reviews

Julie C.
01/2018
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It took 4 visits, but I think I'm mouse free. This is not an exact science, so there will be a minimum of 2 visits to resolve the problem. Every time I found another one, I called back, and they couldn't have been nicer about sending someone back out. On my last visit, they sent both a technician and a supervisor in hopes of finally solving my problem.
Description of Work: Mice prevention

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$139

Gene O.
12/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Bees and wasps stayed away allowing us to enjoy our pool and patio during the summer months, which wasn't the case in previous years.
Description of Work: Bee and wasp prevention applied around house and pool deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tiffany E.
12/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Great the ants were gone in a few days
Description of Work: Getting rid of ants.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

S. W.
12/2017
5.0
pest control, lawn service
  + 0 more
I was given a 5 day window ( Monday - Friday) when they would arrive and do the job. They came during that window. Worker was very polite.
Description of Work: Aeration and over seeding of the lawn

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David B.
12/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Everything has gone well. We have the tri-annual service, so they come 3 times a year to spray outside, but will spot treat inside if they are any issues.
Description of Work: Treatment done inside and outside of house. Had sugar ant in kitchen on counter and in cabinets. Also has some black ants by kitchen door and in front living room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Buddy E.
11/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The entire process from order to completion went great.
Description of Work: Insect control

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Connie C.
11/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The serviceman who came was very knowledgeable, very detailed in making sure I understood how they work in regards to putting the poison down. Returned and was able to tell me where and approx. how he got in. He plugged up the places he thought were possible entry points and I felt much better after he left.
Description of Work: Extermination, a mouse had gotten in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

DIVINA V.
11/2017
5.0
pest control, lawn service
  + 0 more
Excellent customer service! Loved the results!
Description of Work: aeration and overseeding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$121

Elizabeth S.
11/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The problem seems to be taken care of. Chem-Wise sprayed areas of nests and checked other areas of house.
Description of Work: Had two wasps nests under siding and wasps were coming into the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Willard K.
10/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It worked for the season, as expected. The work was fine, but the place was a little more expensive than others.
Description of Work: Remove wasps

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Laura T.
10/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Great, they had it cleared up asap.
Description of Work: Treated ant infestation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

EUGENIA C.
10/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job. I would definitely recommend them and absolutely use them, again.
Description of Work: Bee and Wast Extermination

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anita K.
10/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Robert examined the area around the bush and determined that there was no more hive in and around the bush. He advised me to monitor the area and call if I had any problem. He said no charge for the visit because that's not how they do business. Very professional!
Description of Work: A beehive had located itself in a bush beside my front door and I was stung. I called Chemwise and scheduled an appointment after the holiday weekend. In the meantime some nocturnal animal began destroying and I assume eating the hive. By the time Robert arrived the beehive was no longer visible.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

FELICIANO S.
10/2017
1.0
pest control, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
rep only performed the job in front of the house & never did any work to the back yard but left my gate open and let my two dog's , which ended up getting picked up by the local police officer then I was fined for letting my dog's wonder with out a leash . Only positive note my dog's were returned home safe minus $ 100 fine I have to pay to the township
Description of Work: it took them a month to come out

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
Thank you for your feedback and we're sorry about the experience with your dogs. At the time of your originally scheduled service, our technician notified our office that he was unable to perform the service because the dogs were left out in the backyard and no one was home. After we rescheduled and returned, there were no dogs present and we were able to complete the service. Our technician returned to meet with you afterwards and showed you how he latched the gate and where the bungee cord and rocks were located. Perhaps there was another explanation of how the dogs got out?? In any case, we're glad your dogs are safe and are sorry for your bad experience.

Shannon J.
10/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The service was very effective. Before the spraying, my townhouse was overrun with spiders. Afterwards, barely a one. I highly recommend!
Description of Work: Interior and exterior spraying for a spider problem

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Janice M.
10/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I got an annual contract with them. They were out here to do my fall prep in August. I got an annual contract so I don't get charged for it. I think it's $300 a year. This is my second contract worth so if it hadn't been right I would have renewed it. I kind of like environmentally safe products. I was comfortable with them. I kind of called them one shot because we had a mouse problem ion the second floor. I was very pleased with their responsiveness and they answered all my questions. We got a baby upstairs so we were concerned about that. I had mice and carpenter ants I think, big ole black ants. They took care of it so I got a contract with them. They call and check on the interior to see if were having any issues. They come out and do the exterior of the house quarterly. They spray for wasp and carpenter ants and yellow jackets. Not bees or the good insects but the ones that give you grief.
Description of Work: They provided exterminating and pest control services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

George S.
10/2017
2.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Company never called to schedule work or ask what I wanted. They just showed up, poked holes in lawn, dropped a paid invoice, and left. Not a single call, email or text. Also service person tracked mud across entrywalk. Very unprofessional.
Description of Work: Lawn aeration and overseeding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$121

Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
I'm sorry for my miscommunication with you [Member Name Removed], texting wasn't an option because I called the number we had on file but I received an automated message that the number had been disconnected, I also had no email address on file in order to get a hold of you that way. I thought since you had already purchased the core aeration and over-seeding service, it was best if I scheduled the technician to complete the service you had asked and paid for. The service was completed on its original scheduled service date. The core aeration process causes all of those top soil plugs to be spit out onto the surface of the lawn and the technician should be more responsible, some top soil will be on solid surfaces like walkways and driveways after the aeration is completed. However, the technicians use a hand-held blower to get the chunks of top soil off off the solid surfaces. Thank you [Member Name Removed] for purchasing our core aeration and over-seeding deal.

Peggy R.
10/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Good. Much more reasonable than a popular lawn service.
Description of Work: Lawn aeration and overseeding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

SANDRA D.
10/2017
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
No real problems except the technician brought the wrong size aerator and had to return the following week with the correct size. However, the second appointment was set up quickly and efficiently.
Description of Work: Lawn aeration.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary Jo and Tom M.
10/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The day after I called, Robert came, treated the nest, and they were gone in 24 hours. Very prompt, knew exactly what to do, had right equipment, and was very courteous.
Description of Work: Had yellow jacket nest on the second story side of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

A. M.
10/2017
4.0
pest control
  + -1 more
It went well. The original colony was destroyed. The colony, however, did relocate. To be fair though, we did not call them to tell them the colony relocated. Overall I would give them a B. The price was reasonable.
Description of Work: Fumigation for ant problem

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

dr marlene A.
09/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
excellent service. they came several times, to make sure the problem did not return.
Description of Work: mouse extermination

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maria A.
09/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Excellent communication, quick to schedule and provide service as advertised. Laid out several bait traps and came back after two weeks to check them and seal up possible entry points. I have seen a dramatic reduction in cellar spiders. We have dealt with a mouse in our house in the recent past, but there were no signs of mice on the Chem-Wise evaluation. I feel more comfortable having had the potential entry points sealed. I'm leaving the baits out just in case one sneaks in through the door.
Description of Work: spider and mouse control

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$139

Megan B.
09/2017
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Terrific. I have quite a challenge with mice and they absolutely stand by their guarantee of taking care of it. They are terririfc
Description of Work: Pest management

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

nicholena M.
09/2017
1.0
pest control
  + -1 more
The reason I rated the overall service a "F" is due to the fact that the entirety of the job has not been completed. The gentlemen arrived on time and sprayed the wasp/bee nest as well as the outside perimeter of my home. The initial service date was 08/26/2017. The gentleman stated that by the following Thursday (08/31/2017) someone would come back to remove the nest once the wasp/bee activity had died completly down. Well today is Saturday, September 9, 2017, almost 3 weeks later and their still remains watermelon sized wasp/bee nest (with no wasp/bee activity) in the tree directly in front of my bedroom window. Too bad I didn't get a chance to issue a stop payment on the check before it was deposited. I would like the service to be completed instead of my having paid $170 for outside spray and I knock the nest down myself.
Description of Work: Removal of a watermelon sized wasp/bee nest from a front tree directly in front of my bedroom window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$170

Response from Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
[Member Name Removed], I would first like to apologize for the miscommunication between the technician who performed your service and the office staff. Typically we do wait 1-2 weeks after treatment to come back and remove a hornet'[Member Information Removed] next to make sure it is not active when we take it down. Since you are on the wasp proofing program, you are gauranteed against all stinging insects and nests throughout the calendar year. We will have someone out ASAP to remove the nest. Please give the office a call at your earliest convenience so we can get this scheduled. I again apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you so much.

Contact information

1327 Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

http://chem-wise.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
052-021185
Trade License Locale
IL
Trade License Authority
Illinois Department of Public Health
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2022
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Pest Control,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Animal Removal

FAQ

Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

No, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management does not offer free project estimates.
No, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management does not offer a senior discount.
No, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management does not offer emergency services.
No, Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management does not offer warranties.

Contact information

1327 Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

http://chem-wise.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM